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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The researchers suggest that PIP could serve as a low-cost, non-pharmacologic and effective complement to standard medical care.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Sandals complement the jeans’ laidback feel and are a natural choice for showing off a fresh pedicure on vacation.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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Noun
However, when sampled alongside a cheeseburger, the meaty flavor is more apparent — especially as a complement to the main course.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The researchers suggest that PIP could serve as a low-cost, non-pharmacologic and effective complement to standard medical care.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Ravishing and exhilarating, The Handmaiden is about both intimate love and crude obscenity, which Chan-wook expertly balances to complement each other well.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Sandals complement the jeans’ laidback feel and are a natural choice for showing off a fresh pedicure on vacation.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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As a supplement, lemon verbena is used regularly by athletes to reduce post-workout muscle soreness and ease muscle and joint discomfort.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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In Pictures via Getty Images Images) Colostrum has become on the of the most popular supplements touted by countless social media and fitness influencers on TikTok as well as a number of other platforms like YouTube.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The 5,000 capacity has limited those who can see the big screen up close.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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However the failure to reach an agreement on the 100-billion Euro ($116 billion) project, which also includes Spain, underscores the struggles Europe has faced in rebuilding its military capacity after decades of underinvestment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The dial is adorned with diamond hour markers and the signature Constellation star for extra sparkle.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Then on June 17, the slightly wider lunar crescent will appear just a couple of degrees to the left of brilliant Venus; the two brightest objects in the night sky adorning the west-northwest evening sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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But with technological advancements came a new, experimental branch of the field — massive collaborations at laboratories like CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, where hundreds or even thousands of researchers with specialized skills worked together and generated huge volumes of data.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Despite the strength of the chicken segment, investors asked during Tyson Foods’ second-quarter earnings call if the segment’s six quarters of year-over-year volume and net sales growth was sustainable.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Hospitals across the state are committed to enhancing outcomes for new and expectant mothers.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Huang said Dallas is also enhancing its mosquito surveillance by monitoring not only for West Nile virus, which is endemic in the region, but also diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Then draw spokes connecting to various categories, such as names of other family members; investment accounts; real estate and other assets, insurance policies, estate plans, key goals and values, and contact information for accountants, estate planners, and other professionals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The foul was deemed not to be flagrant, and Clark completed the rare four-point play.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The transaction was completed on March 30.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Columns and vaulted ceilings, Moroccan lamps, and fantastical rattan chairs decorate the relaxation room above ground, then there is a subterranean sauna, steam, and ice bath area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The satin ankle strap pumps feature a leather sole that is decorated with a pearl accessory at the bottom of the shoe.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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